The Carpet Guys Blog

Are your hardwood floors worn out and looking old?

Don’t worry; there are ways to make them look like new. All you need is the help of a pro who knows hardwood flooring like the back of their hand.
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In the world of wood floors, there are many kinds of exotic hardwood flooring species to choose from. Each one has its own beauty and style that it can add to a home.

To make the right selection for your home, it’s important to know the different varieties available to you.

The fun part is looking through them all and finding your favorite. (more…)

At one point in life, we all meet or hear of someone who suffers from breast cancer.

All around the world, companies and organizations take pride in aiding the fight against this horrible disease. The Carpet Guys are one of those companies. (more…)

Between the two, which is better; engineered or solid hardwood?

This is a question that’s common for anyone who is looking to install hardwood flooring. There are different aspects of both, so finding the best option depends on your home situation.

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If you have natural hardwood floors underneath your carpeting, learning how to rip up carpet is most likely on your to-do list. 

Hardwood flooring is meant to be shown off, but you have to know the right removal techniques to keep from damaging your flooring.

Even though hiring a professional is always the best way to get it done, there is a way to do it on your own.
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Did you know there will be over 100 professional home improvement companies at the annual Novi Fall Home Show?

This is where your dream home renovations can be made into a reality.

We would like to extend an invitation to you to come meet us at the show this October 14th – 16th.
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Picture this. Your pet has an accident in your home and you have no idea how to get urine smell out of carpet.

You turn to a cleaner to remove the carpet smells, but the stench is still there even after the cleaning.

If you are experiencing this, you’re not the only one. (more…)

If you’re curious how to install hardwood floor on concrete slab, there are a few things you should know.

Hardwood installation on concrete is not as easy as you would think. Does this mean you can’t get hardwood installed in those areas? Of course not.

You can enjoy luxurious hardwood in your concrete areas, and we’re going to show you how. (more…)

We get asked “what is the best vacuum cleaner” on a daily basis. That question is a little tricky to answer because it all depends on the product you have.

Some vacuums will work better on certain types of carpet, so it’s important to do your research before you buy a cheap Walmart vacuum cleaner and expect it to work wonders.

To make it easy for you, here’s a little cheat sheet. (more…)

Quite often, people ask us this question: “what is vinyl plank flooring?”

If you have never explored the world of LVP, you’re missing out on one of the most innovative flooring options out there.

Since everyone needs to know about the awesome qualities luxury vinyl plank flooring offers, we decided to break it down for all of you, piece by piece. (more…)